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decisive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | critical |
| Derivation | decisiveness |
decisive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | decide, decisiveness |
an able and decisive young woman.
we needed decisive leadership.
she gave him a decisive answer.
decisive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | decide, decisiveness |
cast the decisive vote.
two factors had a decisive influence.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | decisiveness |
had a decisive lead in the polls.
Examples of decisive
decisive
Andrea Pirlo's first half strike proved decisive in AC Milan's clash with Parma.
From the edition.cnn.com
Independents, now a fifth of the electorate, will be decisive in any close race.
From the sacbee.com
He played a decisive role in rebuilding San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake.
From the forbes.com
This could be one of the most decisive victories in years if she can keep it up.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The decisive moment of the game followed four minutes later, in the 42nd minute.
From the hounslowandbrentfordtimes.co.uk
To say that 2004 will not be decisive is not to say that it will be unimportant.
From the economist.com
Several offensive boards fueled the decisive second-half spurt for the Shockers.
From the omaha.com
Blake's clutch shooting in the fourth quarter played a decisive role in the win.
From the latimes.com
Austin Collinsworth had two of his three touchdown runs during the decisive run.
From the kentucky.com
- Determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"
- Unmistakable; "had a decisive lead in the polls"
- Characterized by decision and firmness; "an able and decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer"
- Critical: forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"
- (decisiveness) the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness"
- (decisiveness) finality: the quality of being final or definitely settled; "the finality of death"
- Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive; Marked by promptness and decision
- (decisively) showing determination or firmness
- (Decisiveness) Seconds count, and hesitation can be the difference between life and death on the scene. Employers need to see that you are decisive and action oriented.
